The 49ers are set to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of this year’s playoffs. While San Francisco remains an underdog as they gear up for the Wild Card Round, the Cowboys are far from a perfect team. Postseason matchups almost always come down to which teams can capitalize on their opponents’ weaknesses. Despite the Cowboys’ exciting offense, their defense has had one glaring problem all season: surrendering big plays.
On the surface, the Cowboys’ defense has posted solid to impressive numbers across the board. They have held opposing passers to the third-worst passer rating in the NFL while allowing just the 16th-most rushing yards in the league this season.